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I run a social enterprise Mamaa Trade where I import raw, unrefined shea butter straight form the producers, a women's cooperative in Northern Ghana, to Canada. Good quality handcrafted shea that is perfect for soapmaking. Currently, we are making room for a new shipment and offer quality bulk...

Hi, my Ghanaian partner has sent me their red palm oil produced sustainably in small farms in Southern Ghana. I had if for a while not sure what to do with it. Then started making soap with it and it makes a beautiful orange coloured soap (I added orange essential oil to complete the experience...

At least my unrefined raw shea has a nutty and a bit smoky scent. Comes from the process where the women are roasting the crushed shea nuts before they are milled. I make whipped shea butter also and no one has complained about the scent even if I leave it unscented. In soaps I can't really...

I think most people who use handmade soaps (and not the cheapest industrial product found in the shop) are looking for something special in a handmade product. People are starting to look for natural and ethical products so why not make it your advantage and use unrefined, fairly traded, natural...

Refined shea butter has lost most of the good benefits that are found in the shea nuts: antioxidants, vitamins etc. That's why I only use unrefined shea butter handmade by the women I know. I can also be certain that the benefits of the shea trees go to the local women in African countryside who...

HI, I'm quite new to shipping to USA but so far have been surprised how much cheaper it is than shipping inside Canada between provinces. If you give me your postal code I can check how much it would cost for different sizes. Best, Johanna

Thank you! Love being here and learning new ideas on soap making.

Hi, I run a small social enterprise Mamaa Trade and work with women's cooperatives in Ghana. The women are making pure unrefined shea butter perfect for lotions, body butters and soaps. It can be bought in bulk from our webshop Shop -Mamaa Trade. Free pickup from downtown Toronto or cost of...

Hi, I'm Johanna, originally from Finland but now living in Toronto. I work directly with a women's cooperative in Northern Ghana that is producing incredible unrefined raw shea butter, coconut oil, palm oil and baobab oil. I try to support the women by importing their products to Canada. As I...